Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Wing Commander

Unit:

No. 400 (City of Toronto) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

June 11th, 1943

Awarded for:

Operation Jubilee

"This officer has always performed his duties in an exemplary manner. He flew during the Dieppe combined operations and since has taken part in many operational sorties including a number of anti-shipping patrols. On one occasion he penetrated far over France where he damaged a locomotive and returned with an excellent and valuable report. A fine commander and leader, Wing Commander Waddell's example of steady devotion to duty has inspired the squadron and has been a material factor in the many successes achieved."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Wing Commander

Unit:

No. 39 Wing, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

July 24th, 1945

"The success achieved by his wing while engaged on photographic duties has been largely owing to the careful planning and leadership of Wing Commander Waddell. During the past twelve months the wing has operated extensively over heavily defended first line positions and deep in enemy territory. All of these sorties have required most careful and detailed planning and all of them have been executed either under the personal leadership of Wing Commander Waddell or under his direct supervision. Prior to the Rhine crossing this officer flew on a number of very low level sorties photographing roads and communications between the Rhine and the Elbe. On every occasion despite intense anti-aircraft fire he obtained photographs of excellent quality which were of the greatest value to the 2nd Army in planning their successful attack."

Published in The London Gazette dated 24th July 1945.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Wing Commander

Unit:

No. 39 Wing, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

May 10th, 1947

"Wing Commander Waddell was the Wing Commander (Operations) of No. 39 Wing from September 1944 to May 1945. This officer was an outstanding leader and his personal gallantry, enthousiasm and determination were an inspiration to the pilots of the Wing. No. 39 Wing, throughout the winter of 1944/45, was engaged on the most extensive photographic cover for the approaching spring offensive.Their magnificent achievements in this respect and the results of their tactical reconnaissance gave the Army Commander invaluable help in his planning to counteract major moves on the part of the enemy. This leadership achievement was due in great measure to the magnificent leadership of Wing Commander Waddell."

Citation:
"Has awarded himself against the enemy by acts of initiative, courage and perseverance during one or more sorties in an aircraft, by his acting as Commander of a Wing of the RAF in the field of air-photography and tactical reconnaissance during the winter of 1944 - 1945 on behalf of the spring offensive of 1945 and counteracting major moves on the part of the enemy. This way his acting was on behalf of the Dutch Nation."

Unnumbered awarding.
Royal decree no.13 dated 10th May 1947.
Canadian Gazette dated 18 October 1947 and AFRO 155/46.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Received with Silver Star.